During the calendar year 2014, Honor Flight Central Coast California flew 58 veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials. They were mostly World War II veterans with a few Korean War vets.
These veterans traveled at no cost to them. All their travel and living expenses were paid for through generous donations from individuals, businesses and service organizations.
The veterans were accompanied by guardians and Honor Flight trip leaders who paid their own expenses.
In all, Honor Flight flew a total of 21,261 veterans — 12,349 WWII veterans (58% of the 2014 total); 7,654 Korean War veterans (36% of the total); 1,147 Vietnam War veterans (5.4%). Some 18,284 guardians also flew in 2014.
Since its inception, all Honor Flight Hubs have flown a total of 138,817 veterans and 88,434 guardians to Washington D.C. There are currently 134 Honor Flight Hubs serving 42 states. All Honor Flight Hubs are 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations.
John Gajdos, PIO
Honor Flights CCC
